"The American West"
For scale, you can see a person near center of the photograph, facing left with her arms open.
This is named John Ford's Point from the famous film director John Ford, with his western cinematography and panoramic views. This is a dramatic, panoramic view across Monument Valley’s open plain and sandstone silhouettes where you can absorb the valley’s scale and composition.
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona.
Photo # K04_4025-26nsbws.
"In Sheep's Clothing"
I couldn't resist capturing this humorous, almost innocent pose by this Praying Mantis.
Central Arkansas, 2014.
Photo # KS6_3371a.
(c) Kelly Shipp
What I enjoy most about this photograph is the wispy veil of clouds that sweep diagonally across this scene. Most of you may recognize this tree, as it is the winning photograph of the Ron Howard film. I'm glad I have many photographs of this tree as lightning struck this several years ago.
Bigelow, Arkansas. Infrared photograph.
Photo # IM3_8028-30abw.
(c) Kelly Shipp
Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas.
Photo # IM5_2853abw.
(c) Kelly Shipp
Normally, we think of blue jays as vibrant and loud with bold personalities. What I like about this photograph, is the blue jay is pausing for a quiet moment, as if reflecting.
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata), central Arkansas.
Photo # KS1_3446a.
(c) Kelly Shipp
Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas.
Photo # IM5_4560-63bwa.
(c) Kelly Shipp
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